Lead Electrical Engineer, Building Services & Sustainability

EDC - Engineering Design Consultants; Shannon; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance & Development Management,

Company Matched Pension Scheme

28 Days Leave

Educational & Masters Support

Remote working all year round

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

EDC - Engineering Design Consultants is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead change and mentor engineers within a growth-focused team.

You will manage full Electrical design across projects of varying size, ensuring quality and timely delivery while coordinating with other disciplines and the client.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree level in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
• Expert user of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with thermal modelling, energy assessment, dynamic energy modelling software advantageous.
• Commercial sector knowledge and BIM experience a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Electrical and Mechanical projects across all stages, owning programme, quality, coordination, and outcomes.
• Oversee Electrical design work from concept to construction ensuring technical excellence.
• Manage design processes to meet project requirements, programme, and standards.
• Provide direction to project teams, including senior and junior staff.
• Manage project resources, workload planning, and timely delivery.
• Own project cost control and budget awareness, with commercial decisions.
• Act as client contact for technical discussions and relationship development.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building.
• Ensure quality control across Electrical outputs and standardization.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for efficient delivery.
• Drive adoption of new systems and BIM modelling coordination.
• Attend design meetings and site visits as required.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client relationship management

BIM understanding

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

6+ years Building Services Consultancy Design experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM software

Thermal modelling tools

Job description

EDC was established in 2003 and thanks to our quality-driven approach to engineering and early-adopter ethos we have grown during a period when most companies in this sector have struggled. We have continued to increase our workload and deliver quality, innovative engineering.

As pioneers in the design of low-energy, high-performance buildings and systems, EDC fully supports the importance placed on sustainability and welcomes the challenges this presents. We are first BIM Level 2 Certified Consultancy in the UK and Ireland and deliver projects from our four offices in Ireland – Cork, Limerick, Galway & Dublin, our UK office based in London and our Istanbul Office based in Turkey. EDC has also seen significant recent expansion overseas in the African Market.

OUR MISSION

Committed to delivering excellence in MEP & sustainability services where we can add positive impact to the environment and our society.

OUR VISION

To be recognised as the UK and Ireland's leading experts in sustainable MEP engineering, known for excellence in delivery, innovation, and a commitment to a resilient, environmentally responsible future achieved by putting our people first and investing in their continuous development.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

For this role, we are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer who can lead change and mentor engineers within their team ensuring best-in-class engineering. As an Electrical Associate Engineer with EDC, you will be expected to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical application of their engineering discipline, and a strong understanding of the other disciplines offered by the company while also leading and managing the full Electrical Design on projects of all sizes.

• Lead the delivery of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering projects across all stages, taking full ownership of programme, quality, coordination, and overall project outcomes.
• Undertake and oversee Electrical design work as required, ensuring technical excellence from concept through to construction.
• Manage the Electrical and Mechanical design process to ensure all deliverables meet project requirements, programme, and relevant standards.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, including Senior Engineers and junior staff, ensuring accountability and effective performance across all project activities.
• Manage project resources and support the planning and organisation of team workload to achieve efficient and timely delivery.
• Take ownership of project cost control, maintaining awareness of budget, resource utilisation, and overall project performance, with responsibility for commercial and resource decisions on projects where appropriate.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, leading technical discussions, managing expectations, and supporting the development of strong and lasting client relationships.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their development and progression, and contributing to capability building within the team.
• Ensure quality control across Electrical Engineering outputs and drive consistency of technical standards across projects.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and efficient project delivery.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of new systems, technologies, and processes where appropriate.
• Assist BIM and modelling teams in producing coordinated 3D models and detailed engineering drawings.
• Attend and lead design meetings, workshops, and site visits as required.
• Travel to client and project locations where necessary to represent EDC professionally.
• Maintain and promote the reputation of EDC within the industry and contribute to the development of client relationships, including supporting business development activities where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across EDC offices to support project delivery and business objectives.
• Demonstrate ongoing development of leadership, commercial, and strategic capabilities in line with progression towards Associate Director.
• Follow EDC’s Environmental Management System (EMS), including all related policies, procedures, and training.
• Perform duties in a manner that supports the company’s environmental objectives and sustainability commitments.

Work-from-home arrangements to be agreed with the line manager. The current expectation is office attendance three days per week, with flexibility to balance business and personal needs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Degree level in Electrical Engineering
• 6 + years Building Services Consultancy Design experience.
• Expert user of Microsoft Office
• Experience with thermal modelling, energy assessment, dynamic energy modelling software advantageous.
• Commercial sector knowledge and BIM experience a strong advantage.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Proven experience of delivering detailed designs through the full design cycle.
• Expert knowledge and experience in the following Electrical design areas: Lighting & Emergency Lighting, Small power and data, Fire Alarms, CCTV & Intruder alarms, MV/LV Power Distribution, Containment and BMS.
• Deep knowledge of building regulations, particularly TGD part B, F, G, L and the ability to demonstrate this knowledge in design and project lead.
• Excel at working on several projects simultaneously and show the ability to prioritise and plan work.
• Ability to lead projects internally and externally and be responsible for project performances, including satisfied clients, profitable projects, and maintaining EDC’s reputation to enable repeat work.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of other building disciplines in the design and installation of buildings.
• Exhibit leadership qualities while working as part of a team.
• Ability to make prompt, disciplined project decisions.
• Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

This role can be based from our Galway or Shannon office.

BENEFITS

• Performance & Development Management, including Annual salary reviews and Annual Performance related Bonus Payment
• Company Matched Pension Scheme & Death in Service
• Industry Leading 28 Days Leave
• Educational & Masters Support
• 1 extra week’s paid leave on reaching 5th Anniversary
• Engineering Excellence Weekend (Weekend with Team EDC Team) - Previous locations include Killarney, Edinburgh, Bantry, Brighton, Aran Islands.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Health Checks
• Flexible & Remote working all year round
• 1 month continuous remote working from any location, once a year. (Work from anywhere for 1 month, once a year)
• Highly accredited People Experience Promise (Engineering Excellence, Together) focusing on Winning, Growth, Innovation, Leadership and People Focus.
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Quarter & Year - Financial reward and public recognition

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We know you live a busy life and so, we have adopted a hiring process that is targeted and streamlined. We focus on your fit with EDC as well as your technical skill match.

Apply: Find an open role that interests you with EDC via one of our recruitment channels.

Review: Applications are read by real engineering managers who are both experts in interpreting resumes and are familiar with all EDC’s jobs within a talent segment—not just the one you applied for.

Interview: We use a competencies-based interviewing process that is intended to help us minimize unconscious bias while also making sure we hire people who will thrive within EDC.

Offer: We ensure we come back as quickly as possible with regards to whether you will be made an offer. If you verbally accept, we will send through an official written offer and begin the onboarding process.

Recruitment Agencies: We work with a select group of preferred recruitment partners. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies not on our preferred supplier list will not be accepted and no fees will be payable unless agreed in writing prior to submission.